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Calimero Sampa

Calimero Sampa

Calimero Sampa
Photo: cesenatoday.it

On the early morning of January 28, the 20 meter long fishing vessel Calimero Sampa (MMSI: 247071380) ran aground 250 meters off the beach just west of Cesenatico, Italy. The fishing vessel struck an offshore protective reef and capsized over onto its starboard hull.  The crew sent out a distress call with the Coast Guard of Rimini and Censenatico responding. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat to rescue the four crew on the Calimero Sampa who had taken refuge on the deckhouse of the vessel. Due to the shallow waters, the Coast Guard used an inflatable boat to safely transfer all the crew to shore.  No reports of injuries.

Reports stated there was some pollution as debris was spotted floating around the fishing vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Isola Di Capraia

Isola Di Capraia

ISOLA DI CAPRAIA
Photo: www.primonumero.it

On May 24, the 71 meter long, 200 dwt high-speed ro-ro passenger ferry Isola Di Capraia ran aground in the Adriatic Sea at the harbor of San Nicola, Tremiti Islands, Italy. The ferry had sailed from Termoli with 27 passengers.  As the Isola Di Capraia attempted to enter the harbor at San Nicola, it lost control.  The crew drop both anchors, but the ferry continued forward until it ran aground on the outer breakwater. The ferry pulled itself free a short time later and proceeded to its berth. Divers inspected the hull and found minor damage to the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The crew made repairs and the Isola Di Capraia was able to proceed back to Termoli. Reports state the ferry had suffered a mechanical breakdown resulting in the grounding.

Bellatrix

Bellatrix

Bellatrix
Photo: Guardia Costiera

On April 8, the 114 meter long , 2893 dwt cargo vessel Bellatrix caught fire in the Ionian Sea some 180 miles off Catania, Italy. The Bellatrix was en route to Samsun from Khoms when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The fire quickly grew out of control and the crew sent out a distress call. The nearby cargo vessel Arife responded and rescued all 12 crew on board the Bellatrix safely. Italian authorities dispatched vessels and aircraft to the scene to monitor the Bellatrix. Reports state a tug has been hired to take the Bellatrix under tow and proceed to Aliaga, Turkey.  The Bellatrix was proceeding in ballast only.  No reports of injuries.